Sports Performance Coach

EXPIRED

• Classification : Exempt, Full-Time, 12-month
• Department/Division : Athletics/Student Affairs
• Reports To : Associate Vice President and Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and
  Recreation

• Classification : Exempt, Full-Time, 12-month
• Department/Division : Athletics/Student Affairs
• Reports To : Associate Vice President and Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and
  Recreation

Job Function

The sport performance coach serves King’s intercollegiate student athletes and athletic teams in
addition to providing oversight for activities, daily operations, and administrative oversight of the
Intermetro Wellness Center. This individual will develop a positive and transformational environment that fosters academic and athletic success that is consistent with the mission of the College, its Catholic identity, and the values of the Congregation of Holy Cross.

Essential Elements

• Develop performance-based testing protocol and an annual schedule which includes, but is not limited to speed, power, and agility measures.
• Create and maintain updated performance database to facilitate performance output reporting.
• Create, manage, and monitor an athletic conditioning program tracking system to facilitate objective measuring of compliance with performance and sport-specific in and off-season programming.
• In coordination with head coaches, design, implement, and supervise the strength and conditioning program for all 28 intercollegiate athletic teams, including the management of web-based programs.
• Perform duties associated with the daily operations of the Intermetro Wellness Center and services provided to students, faculty, staff, and the community.
• In coordination with the medical staff, assist in implementing post-rehabilitation and return to sport strength and conditioning programs.
• In coordination with financial aid office, oversee student employees. This includes hiring, training, scheduling, and mentoring.
• Oversee IWC cleanliness, equipment maintenance and purchase schedule.
• Produce and maintain records of IWC traffic flow reports, including program attendance and facility usage.
• Enforce IWC policies with staff and center users.
• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Assist coaches to facilitate and implement opportunities that promote cultural diversity and inclusion within the program (racial, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, and religion).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as working independently.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations pertaining to workout programs for student athletes.
• Supervise graduate and intern assigned to Sports Performance

Required Skills, Training, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in physical education, kinesiology, exercises science, health science, or related field required.
• Current NSCA-CSCS or CSCC certification required.
• First Aid, CPR, AED certification required.
• A minimum of three years strength and conditioning coaching experience at the collegiate level preferred.
• Valid US Driver License and clear driving record check.
• Ability to work nights and weekends as needed.
• Valid Clearances, including PA State Police, Child Abuse, and FBI Fingerprints are required.

Physical Conditions

Fluid work environment that varies greatly depending on time of year. High volume of work hours is required during the competitive season. Consistent night and weekend work during the academic year. The individual will need to demonstrate proper lifting, agility techniques, standing for long periods as well as the ability to lift, pull and push 25-50lbs on a regular basis.

Internal candidates please submit your materials to careers@kings.edu by 7/21/2024.